CM003 · Level 8 · 4 years · Irish-language course

Oideachas - Bunmhúinteoireacht - Trí Mheán na Gaeilge (TEG)

Marino Institute of Education · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

503

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About this course

This degree trains you to be a primary teacher through the medium of Irish. It suits students who want to teach in Gaeltacht and all-Irish schools, though graduates can also apply to English-medium schools.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn how children learn, how languages are learned, and immersion education, alongside psychology, sociology, early childhood education and inclusion. Modules are largely named and taught in Irish. You also build your own Irish and study how to teach primary subjects through Irish. Optional religion certificates are available.
Placement and abroad
You do school placement in Irish-medium schools, three weeks a year in years 1 to 3, and ten weeks in Year 4 in a Gaeltacht school.
Where it can lead
Graduates can teach in Gaeltacht, all-Irish and English-medium primary schools.
Who it suits
Suits students who are confident in Irish and want to teach children through Irish.

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About Education

Teaching and education methods for schools and special education

Involves preparing students to become teachers or educators in various settings such as primary schools, secondary schools, or areas like special education. This field covers teaching methods, educational psychology, curriculum development, and classroom management.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026503Published after the final round
2025 502502557
2024 507507559
2023 462470527

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4
  • Irish: Higher H3

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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